{"data":{"name":"Libas, young lvs","slug":"libas-young-lvs","scientific_name":"Spondias pinnata","alternate_names":["Common hog plum lvs","young"],"category":{"name":"Foraged Foods","slug":"foraged-foods"},"description":"Libas (young leaves), a leafy vegetable commonly used in Filipino dishes like ginisang libas or as a side for meals.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginisang libas","Tinola with libas","Laing (with libas as variation)","Sinigang with libas","Paksiw with libas"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":null},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":84,"protein_g":2.8,"fat_g":0.7,"saturated_fat_g":0.22,"carbohydrates_g":16.5,"fiber_g":7.4,"sugars_g":1.4,"sodium_mg":7,"potassium_mg":210},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":2469,"calcium_mg":131,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.04,"phosphorus_mg":65,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.24,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":206,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.28,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.5,"vitamin_c_mg":51,"water_g":79,"zinc_mg":0.6},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Libas is low in fat and cholesterol, so it fits well with everyday meals. It has dietary fiber (about 7.4 g per 100 g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. The carbohydrates are mostly balanced with fiber, and it has low sugar (about 1.4 g). It\u2019s also a good choice for adding volume to your plate without adding many calories (about 84 kcal per 100 g). Sodium is very low (about 7 mg), which is helpful since many Filipinos get sodium from sauces and processed foods.","healthier_tips":["For your 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks: use libas as a vegetable side at lunch or dinner (about 1\u20132 cups cooked, depending on your appetite).","Cook it with less oil and flavor with garlic, onions, tomatoes, or bagoong in small amounts.","If you add protein (fish, tofu, chicken), aim for a balanced plate: 1\/2 vegetables like libas, 1\/4 protein, and 1\/4 rice or other carbs.","Watch the sauce: if you use salty ingredients (like patis or bagoong), keep the serving small to maintain a lower sodium intake."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/libas-young-lvs?agent=true"}}}